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Samsung Highlights 3D Blu-ray, New Glasses

1.8.2011

2D-to-3D conversion has essentially become a standard feature in 3D products from leading CE manufacturers.

Among these products are some of Samsung’s latest 3D Blu-ray players. The product line also offers Samsung Smart Hub via integrated wireless and Smart Blu-ray features. With Smart Hub, users can search for movies, shows and videos across connected devices, browse the Web and access Samsung Apps.

Getting a lot of attention was the wall-mountable Samsung BD-D7500 3D Blu-ray player (pictured here), which also includes a 250GB hard drive for storing content.

From developments in Blu-ray players to 3D glasses, Samsung also previewed light-weight prescription-ready 3D active glasses and a wireless charger for 3D active glasses. The SSG-3700CR glasses weigh just under an ounce. Viewers who wear eyeglasses can order special prescription lenses that attach to the SSG-3700CR. For those who plan to wear their own eyeglasses, there is also a new temple design that connects to the top of the frame.

Recharging options include a USB cable or Samsung wireless charger; an indicator on the side of the glasses gauge battery life. Samsung reports that the glasses will automatically turn on when moved or placed on the face and power off when motion or touch is not detected by the embedded sensors.

Pricing was not available.

Samsung Showcases 75-inch Full HD 3DTV

1.8.2011

Prepare to be dazzled at the Samsung booth…

Crowds were gathering around eye-catching 1080p imagery, playing on a prototype of an ultra-thin, 75-inch, Full HD 3D LED TV.

The prototype is Internet-enabled, supports 3D, and includes a touchscreen remote. Samsung also explained the display is power efficient since it features LED backlighting.

The prototype is roughly an inch thick, though a company spokesperson said that could change before release, which is slated in Q4. A 55- and 60-inch version of the TV will also be available.

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Specification for Naming VFX Image Sequences Released

ETC’s VFX Working Group has published a specification for best practices naming image sequences such as plates and comps. File naming is an essential tool for organizing the multitude of frames that are inputs and outputs from the VFX process. Prior to the publication of this specification, each organization had its own naming scheme, requiring custom processes for each partner, which often resulted in confusion and miscommunication.

The new ETC@USC specification focuses primarily on sequences of individual images. The initial use case was VFX plates, typically delivered as OpenEXR or DPX files. However, the team soon realized that the same naming conventions can apply to virtually any image sequence. Consequently, the specification was written to handle a wide array of assets and use cases.

To ensure all requirements are represented, the working group included over 2 dozen participants representing studios, VFX houses, tool creators, creatives and others.  The ETC@USC also worked closely with MovieLabs to ensure that the specification could be integrated as part of their 2030 Vision.

A key design criteria for this specification is compatibility with existing practices.  Chair of the VFX working group, Horst Sarubin of Universal Pictures, said: “Our studio is committed to being at the forefront of designing best industry practices to modernize and simplify workflows, and we believe this white paper succeeded in building a new foundation for tools to transfer files in the most efficient manner.”

This specification is compatible with other initiatives such as the Visual Effects Society (VES) Transfer Specifications. “We wanted to make it as seamless as possible for everyone to adopt this specification,” said working group co-chair and ETC@USC’s Erik Weaver. “To ensure all perspectives were represented we created a team of industry experts familiar with the handling of these materials and collaborated with a number of industry groups.”

“Collaboration between MovieLabs and important industry groups like the ETC is critical to implementing the 2030 Vision,” said Craig Seidel, SVP of MovieLabs. “This specification is a key step in defining the foundations for better software-defined workflows. We look forward to continued partnership with the ETC on implementing other critical elements of the 2030 Vision.”

The specification is available online for anyone to use.

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